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Subaru Forester vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Subaru Forester vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $28,421 Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | |||
| Difference: $9,331 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $26,310 Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | |||
| Difference: $8,579 | |||
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| Model Year | 2007 | 2007 | 2017 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | A3 / S3 / RS3 |
| Trim | 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | 2.5 XT Limited | A3 e-tron |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Base Price | $26,695 | $27,895 | $38,900 |
| Base Invoice | $24,930 | $26,116 | $36,178 |
| Rear spoiler | 353 | 353 | |
| Satellite radio | 445 | 445 | |
| Cargo organizer | 115 | 115 | 70 |
| Cargo net | 46 | 46 | 150 |
| All-weather floor mats | 55 | 55 | 180 |
| Universal garage door opener | 87 | 295 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 575 | ||
| Heated front seats | 500 | ||
| Aluminum roof rails | 300 | ||
| Rear spoiler | 230 | 230 | |
| Satellite radio | 334 | 334 | |
| Cargo organizer | 72 | 72 | 65 |
| Cargo net | 30 | 30 | 139 |
| All-weather floor mats | 33 | 33 | 168 |
| Universal garage door opener | 56 | 274 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 536 | ||
| Heated front seats | 467 | ||
| Aluminum roof rails | 280 | ||
| Options (change) | 1,101 | 1,014 | 2,070 |
| Options (change) | 755 | 699 | 1,929 |
| Destination | 625 | 625 | 950 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | -4,168 |
| Total Price | $28,421 | $29,534 | $37,752 |
| Total Invoice | $26,310 | $27,440 | $34,889 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,436 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,829 | |||
| Model Year | 2007 | 2007 | 2017 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | A3 / S3 / RS3 |
| Trim | 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | 2.5 XT Limited | A3 e-tron |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Engine | 173hp H4 | 224hp H4 | 150hp I4 PiH |
| Transmission | A4 | M5 | S6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 120, 4 | 155, 7 | 180, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 215/60-16 | 215/55-17 | 225/45-17 |
| Total Price | $28,421 | $29,534 | $37,752 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,125 | 0 | -3,020 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $27,296 | $29,534 | $34,732 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,238 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $26,310 | $27,440 | $34,889 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,041 | 0 | -2,791 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $25,269 | $27,440 | $32,098 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,171 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3
| Model Year | 2007 | 2007 | 2017 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | A3 / S3 / RS3 |
| Trim | 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | 2.5 XT Limited | A3 e-tron |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 4-speed automatic | $800 | ||
| 5-speed manual | $0 | ||
| 6-speed automated manual | $1100 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | |
| FWD | $0 | ||
| Accessories | |||
| Proximity key | $250 | ||
| Remote app | $25 | ||
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | $150 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | ||
| Brake assist | $50 | ||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | ||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | ||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | ||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | ||
| Rear side airbags | $300 | ||
| Rearview camera | $200 | ||
| Secondary collision brake assist | $25 | ||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | ||
| Stability control | $400 | ||
| Tire-pressure monitor | $75 | ||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | ||
| Traction control | $100 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||
| Aluminum roof rails | $250 | ||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | |
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | ||
| Roof rack | $300 | $300 | |
| Climate Control | |||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | ||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | ||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | ||
| Rear air vents | $100 | ||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | |
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | |
| Drivetrain | |||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | $300 | |
| Engine / Motor | |||
| 3.6 kW onboard charger | $0 | ||
| 9 kWh battery pack | $0 | ||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | ||
| Exterior | |||
| Bodyside cladding | $350 | $350 | |
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | ||
| Hood scoop | $100 | ||
| Infotainment | |||
| Audio controls on steering wheel | $125 | ||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | ||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | ||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | |
| HD radio | $50 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | $150 | ||
| Automatic headlights | $125 | ||
| Automatic-off headlights | $25 | $25 | |
| Compass | $0 | ||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | ||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | ||
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | $25 | ||
| Tachometer | $75 | $75 | |
| Trip computer | $150 | ||
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | $10 | |
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | $10 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | |
| Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | ||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | ||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
| Auto-leveling rear shocks | $200 | ||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $5,345 | $4,220 | $7,240 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $1,125 | $0 | $3,020 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -1,041 | 0 | -2,791 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3
| Model Year | 2007 | 2017 |
| Model | Forester | A3 / S3 / RS3 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Wheelbase | 99.4 in | 103.5 in |
| Length | 176.6 in | 169.8 in |
| Width | 68.3 in | 70.3 in |
| Height | 65.0 in | 56.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,166 lb. | 3,617 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 10.6 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.8 in | 36.9 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 53.5 in | 54.8 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 51.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.6 in | 41.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.7 in | 37.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 53.6 in | 52.9 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 51.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 33.7 in | 35.4 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.0 ft3 | 9.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 57.7 ft3 | 39.5 ft3 |
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